Tucked amidst the idyllic forest on the ‘Road to Misery’ in Kennebunkport, Maine, this artist's hand-sculpted dome home is currently for sale through Coldwell Banker for $690,000. Constructed in 2003 by sculptor Daphne Pulsifer as an eco-haven, this earthen home celebrates both a rustic lifestyle with a progressive turn toward green living. The off-grid home, measuring 1,477 square feet of calm new England woods and fenced-in pasture, is a three-bedroom structure that combines traditional construction techniques with advanced technology. The interesting characteristic of this building is its solar-powered photovoltaic electrical system. Read more about the project below at SURFACES REPORTER (SR):
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It is located four miles from Goose Rocks Beach in one of Maine’s most attractive regions and fifteen minutes from the delightful coastal town of Kennebunkport. It was built by sculptor Daphne Pulsifer and her partner Daniel Bates.
The duo took advice from the Monolithic Dome Institute, in Italy, Texas to shape this home.
What Does It Comprise?
The dome house is made out of rebar, cement, blown-foam insulation, and a covering, a unique and uncommon style. It generates its electricity through a seven-panel solar system. Further, there is also a 1,000-gallon propane gas tank in the basement to keep pipes from freezing, a gas stovetop, an on-demand hot water system, and a Kohler generator, the seller said. As they don't own the tank, it won't transfer with the property.
The house has extremely wonderful insulating qualities. According to the builders, "In the winter, with the woodstove being fed, it stays warm; in the summer, if it's a really hot day, leave the windows and the doors closed and the Dome stays cool."
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Tactile and Inviting Interiors
From the outside, the house looks closed-off and oppressive but the interior is warm, inviting, and flooded with light.
The monolithic dome opens widely with oversized windows reconnecting it with the country rustic cottages, while the organic hand-padded white walls are balanced by soothing and warm tile flooring, handcrafted woodwork, and soaring ceilings.
An exposed wooden structure was created using trees on-site and contains a staircase, beams, and a large entryway.
The peaceful woods clearing is a serene retreat and is surrounded by various species of flora and fauna.
Project Details
Project Name: Dome House
Builders: Daphne Pulsifer, Daniel Bates
Location: 34 Road To Misery, Kennebunkport, Maine
Photography: Courtesy Coldwell Banker Realty
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